1975 Fiat 130 vs. 1975 Volvo 240
To start off, both 1975 Fiat 130 and 1975 Volvo 240 were released in the same year (1975). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,238 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Fiat 130 (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1975 Volvo 240. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1975 Volvo 240.
Let's talk about torque, 1975 Fiat 130 (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Volvo 240. (218 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1975 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Volvo 240.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Fiat 130 | 1975 Volvo 240 | |
| Make | Fiat | Volvo |
| Model | 130 | 240 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3238 cc | 2664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2650 mm |
